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Brandon Allen - QB - Razorbacks

New Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema wants the Razorbacks' offense to be "balanced."

"We want to have balance running and throwing the football," Bielema told Go Vols Xtra. "We don’t have the same type of people right now, especially up front (as Wisconsin did). There hasn't been a really huge emphasis on being big and strong up front. We’ll gradually grow that position." The head coach relied heavily on a power running offense at Wisconsin, but that might need to be altered in the SEC.
Source: Go Vols Xtra
May 31 - 9:13 AM
Travis Swanson - C - Razorbacks

Arkansas strength coach Ben Herbert, who spent time at Wisconsin, said senior C Travis Swanson's mobility is impressive.

"His movement ability is second only to (Cleveland Browns All-Pro left tackle) Joe Thomas out of linemen that I have worked with in the last 12 years," said Herbert. Swanson reportedly ran a three-cone time of 7.39 seconds, which is important for the center spot. In terms of Combine tests, our own Josh Norris believes the 20 yard shuttle is a better predictor of future success.
Source: CBS Sports
May 21 - 2:52 PM
A.J. Derby - QB - Razorbacks

Former Iowa QB A.J. Derby will likely take on back up duties for Arkansas in 2013.

After leaving the Iowa program, Derby walked on at Arkansas and has worked his way up to a meaningful role in 2013. Brandon Mitchell was listed as the backup to Brandon Allen, but he recently decided to leave the program and seek a transfer.
Source: Scott Dochterman on Twitter
May 9 - 1:36 PM
Brandon Allen - QB - Razorbacks

Arkansas coaches have pegged redshirt sophomore Brandon Allen as the team's starting QB.

"After Saturday's spring game, coach Bret Bielema made it sound pretty clear that he's comfortable with the idea of having Allen be his starter," ESPN's Edward Aschoff writes. "He's the better pure passer and was more consistent this spring." He's battling Brandon Mitchell for the top job, but the latter has experience as a receiver and can get on the field in that role.
Source: ESPN
Apr 30 - 9:04 AM
Chris Gragg - TE - Razorbacks

Bills selected Arkansas TE Chris Gragg with the No. 222 overall pick.

Gragg (6-foot-2 3/4, 244) caught 72 passes for 1,003 yards (13.9 YPR) and seven touchdowns in four seasons with the Razorbacks. He was injury prone and underutilized in the Petrino offenses, although Gragg seemed to be coming on with a 41/518/2 line as a junior before knee and hip injuries cost him seven games as a senior. Gragg rehabbed his stock at the Combine by leading all tight ends in the forty (4.50), vertical (37.5"), and broad jump (10-foot-5). Gragg isn't going to block anyone, but obviously has NFL-caliber athleticism. The Bills continue to add speed on offense, and Gragg can be a movable receiving piece.
Apr 27 - 6:15 PM
Cobi Hamilton - WR - Razorbacks

Bengals selected Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton with the No. 197 overall pick.

Hamilton (6-foot-1 3/4, 212) emerged as Tyler Wilson's go-to target as a senior, catching 90 balls for 1,335 yards (14.8 YPR) and five touchdowns. Hamilton lacks top-end speed (4.56 forty) and has small hands (8 3/4") with a tendency to let passes get into his body rather than secure them naturally. His biggest plus is physicality, as Hamilton is a post-catch tackle breaker and fierce blocker with some Anquan Boldin to his game. The team drafted a possession receiver in Sanu last year, and Hamilton wins underneath on slants and crosses.
Apr 27 - 5:08 PM
Tyler Wilson - QB - Razorbacks

Raiders selected Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson with the No. 112 overall pick.

Wilson (6-foot-2 1/8, 215) succeeded Ryan Mallett and started for two seasons, looking like the potential No. 1 overall pick in 2011 before regressing in 2012 as Arkansas' program fell apart. He finished with a career completion rate of 62.6 and a 52:26 TD-to-INT ratio. Wilson's accuracy can be scattershot and his arm strength isn't overwhelming, but he is the toughest pocket passer in this draft and loves to challenge defenses vertically. He's a gunslinger with good mobility. Current Raiders starter Matt Flynn could lose his spot to a rookie named Wilson for the second year in a row.
Apr 27 - 12:58 PM
Knile Davis - RB - Razorbacks

Chiefs selected Arkansas RB Knile Davis with the No. 96 overall pick.

Davis put up big stats in Bobby Petrino's high-scoring 2010 offense, but missed all of 2011 with a fractured ankle and returned in 2012 to rush 112 times for 377 yards (3.37 YPC) and two touchdowns. He made 32 career receptions. We went back to check Davis' 2010 tape and were thoroughly unimpressed. Davis is a straight-ahead plodder with zero lateral movement and clumsy feet. He lacks quick-twitch athleticism and has the power of a scatback. He's like a softer, less ball-secure Jackie Battle. Overdrafted based on straight-line forty time (4.37), Davis is quite likely to disappoint in the pros. He'll compete with Shaun Draughn for carries behind Jamaal Charles.
Apr 26 - 10:31 PM
Tyler Wilson - QB - Razorbacks

The Chicago Tribune's Dan Pompei was told by a scout that Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson is the "safest best of all" quarterbacks this year.

"Wilson combines good footwork with a quick arm to make a lot of plays," Pompei writes. "His accuracy is up and down, and he has a bit of a gunslinger mentality. He has drawn comparisons to Tony Romo. Wilson has escapability, toughness and some of the "it" factor. "I think he's the safest bet of all of them," one scout said. "He's the one guy who reads defenses." His arm strength is average, at best. He makes good decisions and competes hard. He is shorter than ideal."
Source: The Chicago Tribune
Apr 10 - 10:34 AM
Tyler Wilson - QB - Razorbacks

One NFL offensive coach told Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl that the top eight QBs selected in the 2012 Draft might all be better than the QB prospects in the 2013 class.

The coach said an argument could be made, which would include Brock Osweiler and Kirk Cousins. "Obviously some hindsight involved there," Weidl tweeted. "But it just goes to show the differing and wide variety of opinions on this years' QB class." We think this class would fall in line after the four quarterbacks who have proven themselves most form 2012.
Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter
Mar 28 - 1:13 PM
Tyler Wilson - QB - Razorbacks

NFL.com's Charles Davis thinks Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson is better than Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib.

"I know a lot of people really like Ryan Nassib, I like Tyler Wilson better... I don't think either one of them has an elite gun but I've always liked what Tyler Wilson brought to the table. I like his competitiveness, I like his consistency, I think he's a better overall thrower," Davis said. He added he expects Wilson to go no later than the third round but he's "not sure" he becomes a full-time starter in the NFL. Davis also compared Wilson to Washington Redskins backup quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 18 - 6:47 PM
Tyler Wilson - QB - Razorbacks

The Buffalo Bills attended Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson's pro day on Friday.

The Bills have shown interest in all of the quarterbacks this off-season and are bound to select one after cutting former starter Ryan Fitzpatrick earlier this off-season. "I think now is the time for us," General Manager Buddy Nix said. "You’re trying harder to make sure that you know every little thing. We’re turning over every stone to make sure we know all there is to know possibly about these players."
Source: Buffalobills.com
Mar 18 - 6:27 PM
Dennis Johnson - RB - Razorbacks

Arkansas RB Dennis Johnson ran forty times in the 4.40 to 4.45 range at the school's pro day on Friday.

He also recorded a 6.96 three cone, 33-inch vertical, and 9' 11" broad jump. Johnson has been one of our favorite sleepers all season and it is amazing that he did not attend the Shrine Game, Senior Bowl, or NFL Combine. We think he can immediately contribute as a passing down back but needs to fix fumbling issues.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Mar 15 - 3:37 PM
Tyler Wilson - QB - Razorbacks

QB guru Chris Weinke says Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson is the toughest player he's ever seen.

"Watching his film, he's the toughest guy I've ever watched," Weinke said. "Nobody has taken as many hits and come back to make plays as he has," he replied. Wilson was sacked 14 times last season behind a disastrous offensive line. Despite a down season, Wilson believes he should be a first-round pick.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Mar 6 - 4:55 PM
Knile Davis - RB - Razorbacks

The NFL Network's Mike Mayock believes Arkansas RB Knile Davis could be selected in the second- or third-round.

"I think he's getting pushed up some charts and looking more like a 2nd- or 3rd-round pick," Mayock said. Davis put forth an amazing workout in Indy, but this is a major buyer beware. He rarely showed the athleticism on the field he did at the Combine and has a history of injuries.
Source: Evan Silva on Twitter
Mar 5 - 8:46 AM

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